Pollster Pradeep Gupta from Axis My India revealed that actor Vijay's political presence in Tamil Nadu has been on the rise, with support climbing from 25% a year before the Assembly elections to 35% by polling day. Gupta's agency tracked this growth, noting a steady increase in Vijay's vote share over the months leading to the election. Despite uncertainties in election forecasting, Gupta's projections closely matched the final results, with the Tamil Nadu Thalapathi Katchi (TVK) securing 108 seats out of a projected 109. Vijay's longstanding popularity in Tamil cinema, characterized by his portrayal of anti-establishment figures, has contributed to his image as a credible alternative to the dominant Dravidian parties, the DMK and AIADMK. Additionally, the political landscape has shifted due to demographic changes, with younger voters seeking new leadership following the decline of the AIADMK after the passing of J Jayalalithaa. This has positioned Vijay as a significant contender capable of challenging the status quo in Tamil Nadu politics.